Ember Choral Society was formed in 1956 as a music society based in Thames Ditton, UK. In 1978 the Hinchley Wood School Choral Society was incorporated and John Sutton took over as musical director. John is also Musical Director of the Hampton Choral Society with whom the Society combines for some larger concerts and for European Tours.
The Society has a membership of about 100 singers who come from all over Elmbridge, Kingston and beyond. The Society is affiliated to the National Federation of Music Societies, South East Arts and the Elmbridge and Kingston Arts Councils.
The Society has a jointly owned subsidiary company, HE Musical Services Ltd, which provides small choirs and music planning for weddings and other events within thirty miles of Hampton Court.
Two major concerts are produced each year but the Society invariably performs extra charity concerts and smaller scale events as required.
The Society always welcomes new members in all voices. Rehearsals take place on Wednesdays at 7.45 pm in Thames Ditton. Enquiries should be addressed to the Chairman of the Society.